The document provides a scheme of work for Form 4 students covering topics in Information and Communication Technology for the year 2015. It outlines 3 main topics that will be covered: 1) Information Technology and Society, 2) Computer Systems, and 3) Computer Networks and Communications. For each topic, it lists the specific sub-topics to be discussed, proposed learning outcomes, suggested hands-on activities and assessments. The topics range from introductions to IT, computer ethics and security, to hardware, software, networks and communications. A variety of teaching methods like group discussions and research will be employed to engage the students. Formal assessments include portfolios, tests and a school assessment to evaluate student understanding.

1. SMK PUCHONG PERMAI
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SCHEME OF WORK 2015
FORM 4
1.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
MONTH
/
WEEK
TOPICS AND
SCOPE
LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES i-Think
JAN.
WEEK
1
12/1 - 16/1
1.1 Introduction
to Information
Technology
(4 periods)
Learners should be able to:
1.1.1 Define Information
Technology in general.
1.1.2 Discuss the roles of IT in
everyday life:
o Education
o Banking
o Industry
o Commerce.
1. Students state the definition of
Information Technology in
general.
2. Group Activity:
- Discussing the roles
of IT in everyday life.
- Students cite an
example of a
technology used in
every day life.
3. Students adhere the rules and
regulations set for the ICT lab.
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JAN
WEEK
2
19/1 - 23/1
1.2 Computer
Ethics and
Legal Issues
(8 periods)
1.2.1 Define Computer Ethics.
1.2.2 Identify the Code of
Ethics.
1.2.3 Define Intellectual
Property.
1.2.4 Define Privacy:
o authorised access
- user authentication
and verification
- Login (Personal
Identification
Numbers (PIN),
User Identification,
password)
- Biometrics
- physical control
1.2.5 Controversial contents and
control:
o Pornography
o Slander
o Filtering (Example :
NetNanny, CyberPatrol,
BlockNow)
1.2.6 Computer crime and Security
threats:
o Definition :
 Computer
crime
 Security
threats
o Examples of computer
crimes:
 Fraud
 identity fraud
 credit card fraud
 Copyright
infringement
 unauthorized copy
 unauthorized file sharing
 Theft: data,
information,
equipment
 Attacks:
Examples salami
attack, virus,
worms, hacking
1.2.7 Examples of Security threats
o malicious codes: e.g.
virus, Trojan horse,
worms, spy ware,
Phishing
o hacking: ethical
(hackers) and non-ethical
hacking (crackers)
o Natural/environmental:
e.g. fire and natural
disasters
o Theft : e.g. physical,
data, information
1.2.8 Cyber-law
1.2.1.1 Students explain Computer Ethics
and Code of Ethics.
1.2.1.2 Students describe Intellectual
Property and Privacy.
1.2.1.3 Students carry out research on
controversial contents and
control.
1.2.1.4 Students discuss computer crime
and Security threats.
1.2.1.5 Students carry out research on
Cyber Law and its importance.
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2. JAN
WEEK
3
26/1 - 30/1
1.3 Computer
Security
(4 periods)
1.3.1 Define Computer
Security
1.3.2 State Security measures:
o data backup
o cryptography
1.3.3 encryption and decryption
o antivirus
o anti-spyware
o Firewall
o Human aspects :
awareness (policy,
training)
1.3.1.1 Students discuss the meaning of
Computer Security and its
measures.
1.3.1.2. Students describe encryption and
decryption.
1.3.1.2 Students carry out research on
topics:
- antivirus
- antti-spyware
- Firewall
- Policy and training of
computer security
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FEB
WEEK
4 & 5
2/2 - 6/2
9/2 - 13/2
1.4 Research
(8 periods)
1.4.1 Impact of IT on society,
1.4.2 Copyright and Piracy
from the moral and legal
standpoint
1.4.3 Lack of security and its
effects in
industry/economy/
government.
1.4.4 Malaysian Cyber-law,
electronic government
law
1.4.1.1 Learners discuss the meaning of
Copyright and Piracy.
1.4.1.2 Learners list down the impact of
piracy activities from the
perspectives of:
- moral
- legal
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FEB
WEEK
6
16/2 - 18/2
ICT ASSESSMENT 1 (PORTFOLIOS)
2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEM
MONTH/
WEEK
TOPICS AND
SCOPE
LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
FEB
WEEK
7 & 8
23/2 - 27/2
02/3 - 06/3
2.1 System Concept
(6 periods)
Learners should be able to:
2.1.1 Overview of computer system
2.1.2 Data Representation:
o bit
o byte
o character
2.1.3 Introduction to Binary coding: ASCII
2.1.4 Data measurement:
o bit
o byte
o Kilobyte (KB)
o Megabyte (MB)
o Gigabyte (GB)
o Terabyte (TB)
2.1.5 Clock speed measurement:
o megahertz (MHz)
o gigahertz (GHz)
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MARCH
WEEK
9
09/3 - 13/3
- UJIAN 1/Mac (T1,2,3,4,5&6A)
- SCHOOL ASSESSMENT 1
MARCH
WEEK MID-SEMESTER HOLIDAY 1
APRIL
WEEK
10 - 12
23/3 - 27/3
30/3 - 03/4
06/4 - 10/4
2.2 Hardware
(12 periods)
2.2.1 Input devices
2.2.2 Output devices
2.2.3 Motherboard:
o central processing unit (CPU)
o expansion slot
o expansion card
o RAM slot
o ports and connectors
2.2.4 Storage :
o primary storage (RAM/ROM)
o secondary storage (magnetic medium,
optical medium, flash memory card)
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3. APRIL
WEEK
13
13/4 - 1/5
2.3 Software
(12 periods) 2.3.1 Operating System:
o platforms
o functions
o interfaces
2.3.2 Application Software: types and usage
(word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation, graphics)
2.3.3 Utility Program: types and usage (file
management, antivirus, diagnostic, file
compression)
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2.3.4 Proprietary and open source software
MAY
WEEK
17
11/5 - 29/5
REVISION AND PPPA 1
LABOUR DAY AND WESAK DAY
MAY
WEEK 18
JUNE
WEEK 19
MID-YEAR HOLIDAY
( 30 MEI - 14 JUN )
JUNE
WEEK
20 - 22
15/6 - 3/7
22/6 – 26/6
29/6 – 3/7
2.4 Installation
(6 periods)
2.4.1 PC assembling
2.4.2 Hard disk partitioning and formatting
2.4.3 Software installation:
o operating system
o application software
o utility program
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JUNE
WEEK
23
6/7 - 10/7
2.5 Current and
Future
Technologies
(4 periods)
2.5.1 Latest open source software available
JULY
WEEK
24
13/7 - 17/7
ICT ASSESSMENT 2 (PORTFOLIOS)
3.0 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
MONTH/
WEEK
TOPICS AND
SCOPE
LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
JULY
WEEK
25
20/7 - 24/7
3.1 Basic
Concepts of
Networks
and
Communicati
ons
(6 periods)
Learners should be able to:
3.1.1 Define network
3.1.2 Define communication
Notes:
Network: To connect two
or more computers together
with the ability to
communicate with each
other
Communication: The
transmission of data from
one device to another
Discuss:
- file sharing
between
computers
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4. 3.1.3 State the importance of network and
communication using examples in the
student’s immediate environment.
3.1.4 Define types of computer networks
 Local Area Network (LAN)
 MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
 WAN (Wide Area Network)
3.1.5 Differentiate between the three types of
computer networks
3.1.6 Define 2 types of network architecture
 Client/Server
 Peer-to-Peer
3.1.7 State three types of network topology
 Bus
 Ring
 Star
3.1.8 Differentiate between the three types of
network topology
3.1.9 Define TCP/IP as the protocol to
facilitate communication over computer
network
3.1.10 State types of network communication
that use TCP/IP
 Intranet
 Internet
 Extranet
3.1.11 Cooperation in conducting group research
- sending short
messages using
cellular services
Conduct group research
from Information sources
(library, the Internet)
examples:
1. Discovering
Computers,
Shelly Cashman
Series (ISBN 0-
619-25525-0)
2. http://www.webo
pedia.com
Notes:
LAN: A network that spans
a small area usually
confined to a single building
or a group of buildings
MAN: A network designed
for town and city usually
larger than Local-Area
Network
WAN: A network that spans
a relatively large
geographical area usually
consisting two or more
Local-Area Network.
Example: The Internet
Group activity:
Students list out the
differences between the
three types of computer
network
Conduct group research
from information sources
(library, the Internet) on
types of network
architecture
Notes:
Client/Server Architecture:
A network architecture in
which each computer or
process on the network is
either a client or a server
Peer-to-Peer Architecture:
A type of network in which
each workstation has
equivalent capabilities and
responsibilities
Conduct group research
from information sources
(library, the Internet) on
types of network topology

5. Students draw simple
diagram of the 3 types of
network topology
Students list out the
differences between the
three types of network
topology
Conduct group research
from information sources
(library, the Internet) on
TCP/IP
Conduct group research
from information sources
(library, the Internet)
examples:
1. Discovering
Computers,
Shelly Cashman
Series (ISBN 0-
619-25525-0)
2. http://www.webo
pedia.com
25/7 - 29/7
UJIAN SUMATIF 2 ( T1,2 & 4 )
AUGUST
WEEK
27 -28
31/7 - 14/8
3.2 Hardware
Requirements
(8 periods )
3.2.1 Identify the devices needed to establish
a computer network communication for
a client/server network organization
3.2.2 Describe the functions of the Network
Interface Card and hub
3.2.3 Identify various types of physical
transmission media/ cables such as
Unshielded Twisted Pair(UTP),
Shielded Twisted Pair(STP), Coaxial
Cable and Fiber Optic Cable
3.2.4 Identify various types of wireless
transmission media such as infrared,
radio wave and satellite
Students list down the
various network devices
Notes:
Network Devices:
 Network Interface
Card (Ethernet
and Wi-Fi)
 Modem (Internal
and External)
 Hub, Switch,
Router
 Wireless Access
Point
Students list down the
functions of the stated
devices
Notes:
Function of the Network
Interface Card: KIV
Function of Hub: KIV
Students list down various
types of cables
Students list down various
types of wireless
transmission media
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AUGUST
WEEK
29
17/8 - 21/8
3.3 Software
Require-
ments
(4 periods )
3.3.1 Define Network Operating System
3.3.2 Name various Network Operating
System Software
Notes:
Network Operating System
(NOS): An operating
system that includes
functions for connecting
computers and devices
into a local-area network
(LAN). It has the
capabilities to coordinate
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6. 3.3.3 State the functions of various client
software
 web browser
 email client
 network utilities
 network file manager
the activities of multiple
computers across a
network
Notes:
Examples: Windows 2000
Server, Windows NT,
LINUX, UNIX
Notes:
Examples:
 Web Browsing:
Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox and
Opera
 Email Client:
Microsoft Outlook,
Mozilla
Thunderbird and
Eudora
 Network Utilities:
Ping and
Traceroute
 Network File
Manager: Network
Neighborhood and
My Network
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SEPT
WEEK
30 - 33
24/8 - 23/9
3.4 Setting
Network
Facilities
(12 periods )
3.4.1 Install network interface card
3.4.2 Setup the driver for the network card
3.4.3 Crimp and test UTP cable
 Straight cable
 Crossed cable
3.4.4 Configure the workstation to join a
Local-Area Network
 Internet Protocol (IP) Address
 Subnet Mask
 Gateway
 Hostname
3.4.5 Test the network connection
3.4.6 Create a shared folder
Activity:
Ping the server from the
configured workstation
Activity:
Set up a shared folder
Save a file in the shared
folder
Access the file in the
shared folder from other
workstations
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7. CUTI PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL 2 (19 SEPT - 27 SEPT )
SEPT
WEEK
34 -35
28/9 - 9/10
3.5 Current and
Future
Develop-
ment
( 6 periods )
3.5.1 Describe:
 Mobile Computing (specifications,
services, frequencies), or
 Internet Technology and Services
(VOIP, BLOG), or
 Types of network (PAN, VPN,
WLAN, WIMAX)
Activity:
Research on the chosen
topic
Write a short report (350
words) and save the
document in the shared
folder
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OCT
WEEK
36 - 41
12/10-13/11
REVISION
FINAL YEAR EXAM FORM 4
NOV
WEEK
37
SCHOOL HOLIDAY (21/11/15 - 3/1/2016)